Danny Malin released another Leeds food review today, and its one that's been highly recommended for quite some time.
Things In Bread on Boar Lane has managed to keep foodies well fed since opening in January, and it hasn't been uncommon to see queues down the street once office lunch hour kicks in.
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Featuring on Rate My Takeaway, the menu was "like a dream come true" Malin announced as he ordered the Full Brekkie, Fish Finger and Ham Ploughman's sandwiches.
The takeaway star also confirmed he would be releasing his third charity single for Leeds Hospital Charity, giving a hint at some of the lyrics "Santa's from up North, bet he likes a Yorkshire..."
Starting with the Full Brekkie, Malin described the breakfast sandwich as "a homemade patty, nice crispy bacon, cheese, omllette, brown sauce - this could be what dreams are made of… oh my god", "the bacon, it's just how I like it, crispy bacon … oh yes!"
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"this bread is absolutely gorgeous, thick doorstep wedge toasted ,buttered, full of flavour, and the bread has got a nice crunch to the edge and a sweetness."
"I can't stress to you enough how deliciously wonderful this bread is"
The Fish Finger received a similar positive response, "quality fish finger, beautiful taste to them they've got a bit of crisp, a bit of softness, seasoned with salt and pepper on the lettuce".
Danny was particularly impressed with the price of the meal deal "for city centre prices".
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Onto the cold sandwich option, the ploughman's: "oh my days look at this pickle, cheese, ham, tomato, lettuce, buttered up oh my days this is like a proper wedge … absolutely quality, I can't talk that is just a proper, proper sandwich. I was a bit worried with these being warm, but it's still nice and crispy on the edge."
The Rate My Takeaway YouTuber declared Things In Bread the "best sandwich place in Leeds, without a shadow of a doubt" giving the store a 10/10 score, noting he'd only come across sandwiches like this before in Paris.
Doesn't get better than that does it.
After the rave review for Things In Bread, Malin and the cameraman headed around the corner to Doh'hut, the original store serving sweet treats in Leeds before branching out to open TIB at the start of the year.
Opting for a Lemon Meringue and Sticky Toffee donuts with "what looks like a sticky toffee gravy that you dip in", the treats were described as "nice and soft, fresh, you can see them cooking inside" - and with the recommendation that passers by should make their own meal deal: get a sarnie, drink and crisps from Things In Bread and then wander around the corner to grab a donut for a £12 lunch that keeps you going.
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
The Leeds Supper Club bringing people together over incredible food
Clementine Hall
What started as a simple idea around food has grown into something much bigger for Leeds Supper Club.
The idea was born from a love of food and the idea that eating together can be about much more than what’s on your plate.
Rather than simply going out to a restaurant, Leeds Supper Club puts connection at the heart of its events, bringing people together to share incredible food and enjoy an evening in good company.
We had the pleasure of attending their most recent event where we had the most wonderful evening with founders Lizzie, Phillip and the rest of the club.
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This instalment was a very special one, as it was in collaboration with Knotfield Vine over in Horsforth.
I mean, it really doesn't get more scenic than this - we really felt like we'd been whisked away to the South of France rather than a Leeds suburb. But we wouldn't want it either way.
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What makes it a cut above the rest is the details. Every little detail has been thought out, from the low-lit, sexy lighting, hand-made name plates, live music and four courses of wonderful seasonal goodness made fresh.
From enjoying a glass of wine within the vines alongside a couple of nibbles to tucking into a three course meal around a candle-lit table, there's really nowhere else like it.
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The tagliatelle pasta with beef and whipped feta was a real highlight, and knowing Lizzie and Philip receive help on the menu and the cooking from all their friends made it taste that much sweeter.
By the end of it we'd had some delicious food, fabulous wine and shared even better conversation. And it's safe to say we left feeling a part of the club.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page here for all upcoming events.
Sophie Smith -
22nd November 2023 
